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Artists told to leave Dalston street that nurtured Oscar winner

Hackney council calls time on Ashwin Street studio, neighbour to newly famous live music venue Cafe Oto

Dozens of artists working in V22 Ashwin Street, a studio that has long been a space for developing talent, have been told to vacate the building by the end of the month. Those who could be forced to leave Ashwin Street say the success of Blumberg, who was a regular face in the area, as well as his affectionate words for the cafe, show the value of keeping creative spaces open. skip past newsletter promotion Your weekly art world round-up, sketching out all the biggest stories, scandals and exhibitions

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